Question

Use the story “The Open Window” to answer the question. Why is it important that Vera is familiar with the setting and Nuttel is not? (1 point) Responses Her familiarity allows her to wait by the window for a prearranged signal with her uncle; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity keeps him from noticing it. Her familiarity allows her to wait by the window for a prearranged signal with her uncle; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity keeps him from noticing it. Her familiarity allows her to invent an otherworldly explanation for events she can easily predict; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him believe this as truth. Her familiarity allows her to invent an otherworldly explanation for events she can easily predict; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him believe this as truth. Her familiarity allows her to know exactly when her aunt’s family will be returning; Nuttel is surprised by their return. Her familiarity allows her to know exactly when her aunt’s family will be returning; Nuttel is surprised by their return. Her familiarity gives her knowledge and insight into horrible family secrets; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him receive this new information with horror.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **Her familiarity allows her to invent an otherworldly explanation for events she can easily predict; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him believe this as truth.**

This explains how Vera's advantage in knowing the setting allows her to craft a convincing story, while Nuttel's lack of knowledge leads him to accept her fabrication without skepticism.